Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones

Understanding What Remains with Jesse Lincoln

Meeting and presentation from Jesse Lincoln, Plant Ecologist for the Michigan Natural Features Inventory.

Registration is not required.

Southern Michigan is rapidly developing and there are numerous conservation challenges. Despite the enormous loss of natural cover, there are several important areas that still need protection and stewardship. This talk will cover some of our remaining natural areas with a focus on the natural communities of Gourdneck State Game Area. From physiography and historic land cover to invasive species, rare plants, and the challenges of fragmentation, this presentation will dive into prioritizing conservation actions in our modern landscape.

Jesse Lincoln is a Plant Ecologist for Michigan Natural Features Inventory. In this role, he conducts thorough vegetation surveys on various public lands to identify important natural areas, document populations of rare plants, and integrate these elements into wildlife management plans. Identifying remnants of high-quality natural areas is a critical component of conservation and helps to prioritize restoration actions. He has spent several seasons surveying natural communities across Michigan with a recent focus on recoverable, fire-dependent systems and the management of state game areas across southern Michigan.

The Portage District Library is hosting the monthly speaker presentations of our local Kalamazoo Area Wild Ones Chapter! Wild Ones is a national non-profit organization that promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. The Kalamazoo Area chapter of Wild Ones was established in 1998 to help inform, educate and offer resources to people interested in learning about native plants. Presentations are free and open to the public. 

Upcoming Speakers:

Wednesday, September 24 • Sarah Huetteman

Wednesday, October 22 • Mary Paar

Wednesday, November 19 • Lynne Heasley

Accommodations:

All participants are welcome. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to attend this event or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Quyen Edwards at qedwards@portagelibrary.info in advance of your visit.

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